The wind howled against the trees making their green crips leaves wet and stringy as they flapped in the wind. It was like a lions roar as it lashed at the hollow tree The young miko was cold and she held the small Shippo close to her as she leaned in the smooth interior bark. Kagome had woken up and was inspecting the beautiful silver Fox who was curled by the trees entrance and she shuffled a bit making the woman twitch.

"Uh.. Sorry..." Kagome apologized as she stood up fully adjusting her Backpack as she watched the entrance before walking over to it her miko robes fluttering slightly at she moved along her bare feet smooth against the rough wooden floor.
She sighed as she stretched and watched as the rain diminished away leaving the sparkling dew drops on the green leaves of the forest as she smiled slightly and held Shippou tighter as she jumped out of the hollow. The silver Fox rose her majestic head and jumped down landing gracefully beside the miko as The Yokai tilted her head and returned to her Humanized form.

"Miko Where shall you go now?" Her velvety soft voice rumbled as her golden eyes shone  curiously.

Kagome looked at the beautiful vixen and sighed "I do not know for I am lost within the mist of ambition." She bowed to the silver fox who merely stared.

"You are an odd child but for the kindness you have shown to a mere Yokai I will open the path of the silver tress to you and your friend, the path leads further into the west. Farewell Miko.." the yokai whispered as her body vanished leaving behind a Silver sakura pin.

Kagome bent down and placed the silver pin in her hair as she continued her walk down into the silver trees.

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Large growls were in the forest while pale silver trees shone brightly in the dark, a path made of cobbled stone lead the way to a beautiful tree with the fruits of passion resting in its leaves.

"For thou shall see the fruits of passion is ones destiny.." a soft voice spoke from behind the tree as Kagome approached.

"Who is there behind the passion fruit tree?" Kagome whispered tightening her hold on shippou.

"Me? I am the Yuki onna of this area who are you little Miko?" A lady in flowing white robes, stepped from behind the tree. Dark ebony black hair that fluttered in the wind and golden eyes peered at her.

"The yuki onna of the tree? She has come to speak with me?" Kagome whispered as she dipped her head "I am sorry Yuki onna for I have not been informed you lived here. I merely wish to exit this forestry." Kagome kept her eyes on the silver grass, noticing how little frost were forming on the edges of the sharp blade.

Kagome looked up and froze as she saw just how close the female yokai was, their breathes mingled and kagome could clearly see the womans eyes were like drops of golden amber.

"May I pass through your domain?" Kagomes light whisper broke the entrancing stare of the Yuki Onna.

"Why of course on one condition.." The woman smiled holding up a fan. "You are to eat a fruit from the passion tree for whenever I shall need you, hear my call and return to the tree." The woman bore her fangs her eyes shimmering in amusement, she expected the woman to say no and fight her.

Kagome dipped her head in a polite bow and reached up to the beautiful tree, grasping a fruit she took a bite out of it chewing down the fruits flesh making the clear juices run down the side of her mouth.

The Yuki Onna was shocked "you....accept the deal Miko?" The woman whispered making Kagome nod and bow.

"As Long as I return when I hear your call yes? The chiming of bells.." kagome whispered as she stood up straight and grasped Shippou close to her bosom.
"I will make my way now please be Careful Yuki Onna.." and with those words Kagome left the clearing and the Yokai in it.

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"My my.....what a strange child.." The Yuki onna whispered as she lay on the Passion trees roots staring at the twilight above her. 

Chuckling she blew a small icy blossom as she closed her eyes. "May we meet again in the future.."